Senior Internal Auditor

Overview:

Pembina Pipeline Corporations Calgary office is recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the team. This position reports to the Director, Internal Audit in the Internal Audit Group, part of Pembina’s Financial Services Division. 

Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors ("Board") and management as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s risk management, control, and governance processes to achieve the objectives of the Company. Internal Audit also assists management by providing objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve operations.

The successful candidate will be accountable for independently leading risk-based audits and carrying out complex engagements designed to add value and improve the internal operations of Pembina as defined in the annual Internal Audit Plan and assigned by the Director\ and/or the Head of Internal Audit. Such engagements include, yet are not limited to Information Technology, Cybersecurity, operational, financial, compliance, fraud, and other emerging areas as they develop. 

This is a great opportunity that will challenge an expert internal auditor who is passionate about continuous improvement and values continuous learning, varied work responsibilities, and conducting internal audits in a complex, continuously improving organization. 

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety;
• Accountable for the complete audit cycle including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and quality reporting; 
• Ability to compose and execute Internal Audit programs and appropriately manage the internal audit stages; 
• For each audit, articulate a value-added scope and objectives with supporting audit programs and procedures; 
• Ability to assess audit results succinctly, and accurately document audit findings; 
• Complete thorough working paper documentation/evidence in audit software; 
• Provide objective, practical, and cost-effective audit recommendations; 
• Develop quality, fact-based, concise, and actionable audit reports; 
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the audit cycle; 
• Proactively monitor and follow up on the status of internal audit findings and management action plans; 
• Assist Internal Audit leadership with the development of the Internal Audit Plan by identifying and assessing risks, updating the audit universe, and recommending audits for inclusion in the plan; 
• Continual risk assessment across the business, staying informed about organizational change and impacts on the Internal Audit Annual Plan; 
• Continual and progressive research and understanding in best practices and emerging trends and topics relevant to Pembina, including Information technology (Cyber, AI), Supply Chain, Enterprise risk Management, and ESG;
• Maintain a comprehensive and current understanding of Pembina’s IT control environment, key risk areas, and interdependencies between business processes, systems, and business areas; 
• Participate in internal audit special projects, as required;
• Promote the Internal Audit function and good governance within the organization; and
• Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

• University degree in one or more core competency disciplines (MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science/MIS, Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Project Management, and/or Business/Data Analytics); 
• 7+ years of progressive professional experience directly related to Internal Audit, IT, Cybersecurity, internal controls, and/or risk management, ideally within the Energy industry; 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant professional certification, with thorough knowledge of professional internal auditing and ethical standards; 
• Strong data analytics skills using Advanced Excel, Microsoft Power BI, or other tools; 
• Experience with Internal Audit Platforms, preferably Audit Board;
• Strong written and verbal communication, with proficiency in report writing, and the ability to tailor communications to appropriate audiences and all levels of the organization;
• Highly self-motivated, an influencer, possess project management skills, and have the ability to prioritize multiple audit projects independently and objectively; 
• A passion for mitigating risk and an aptitude for leveraging problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills for root cause analysis; 
• Strong technical audit competence, with risk-based auditing methodologies; and
• In-depth knowledge of Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) frameworks and related risk management, project management, and governance frameworks is required (e.g., COSO 2013, COBIT).